Westport Baptist Youth Volleyball League
Building skills, growing character, honoring Christ.
Overview: We’re excited to launch a league for girls ages 9 to 18 focused on volleyball skills, confidence, friendships, and Christ-centered character. Every girl has someone to learn from, and every older player has someone to inspire.
Mission: Our mission is to develop athletes who compete with integrity, lead with humility, encourage others, and honor Christ, building skills, character, and lifelong friendships.
Location: All practices and games at Westport Baptist Church - 2372 Lakeshore Road South, Denver, North Carolina in the Family Life Center.
Divisions:
U14 - ages 9 to 13
U18 - ages14 to 18.
Divisions may adjust based on registration.
Up to 8 teams per division, 8 to 9 players per team.
Assessments - Monday, September 21st, 6 to 9 p.m. to create balanced teams. Friendship requests considered.
Practices - one 90-minute practice per week. Practices will be held on M, W, Th, Fr evenings from 6:00-7:30 and 7:30-9:00. First 3 weeks will be practices only. Every practice includes skill development, team building, short devotional, and prayer. All practices led by League Director Kresta St. Jean.
Leadership and Mentorship - U18 players are encouraged to volunteer with a U14 team as mentors on the player bench. *Please indicate interest in registration*
Schedule: 6-week regular season. Saturday games start October 17th, first match at 8 a.m.
No games or practices Thanksgiving week. Single elimination tournament December 4th and 5th.
Game Format - Best 2 of 3 sets. Third to 15, win by 2. NCHSAA rules with U14 serving step-ups.
Our player-led game model: Practices are coach-led; games are player-led. Without a sideline coach, players learn to communicate, solve problems together, and grow in confidence. We believe this will build leaders on the court and beyond, learning to lead themselves and rely on each other builds not just better athletes, but stronger young women grounded in faith, courage, and teamwork.
League Director Kresta St. Jean is present on game days and will float between courts for support.
U18 - teams compete without a sideline coach.
U14 - teams are supported from the player bench by U18 mentors who encourage and help keep things organized.
Playing time rotates regularly. Every player contributes and grows. Rotations will be set in practice.
Parents cheer positively from the stands and refrain from sideline or bench coaching.
Unsportsmanlike behavior will be addressed.
Registration: $90-includes jersey. Follow the link below to sign up. If registering a U18 player who would like to mentor a U14 team, please note that in registration.
We can’t wait to see you on the court!
Any questions please email wpbvolleyball@gmail.com